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Articles of Faith – Complete Vol. 1 1981-1983 (2002)

Volume one of a two volume compilation put out by Alternative Tentacles collecting entire recorded output of early California hardcore. Songs are fairly well formed with production and styling cleaner than most contemporary bands. Interesting band, not without some historical significance, but purchased more to add a little depth to the punk holdings in theContinue reading “Articles of Faith – Complete Vol. 1 1981-1983 (2002)”

A Frames – Black Forest (2005)

This was sadly A Frames’ last record, but they went out with a bang. This was the first A Frames record I got into. It received some critical acclaim when it was released and on first listen it did not disappoint–its arty noise punk and if you’re inclined to that sound this will check allContinue reading “A Frames – Black Forest (2005)”

America – History: America’s Greatest Hits (1975)

This band was largely, and not without good reason, written off as a Neil Young rip off, nonetheless “Horse with No Name” is worth the price of admission (which should surprise no one to be was approximately $3). Otherwise the remainder is generally inoffensive collection of mid-70’s folk rock. Surprised to find that side oneContinue reading “America – History: America’s Greatest Hits (1975)”

A Frames – 2 (2003)

This band features prominently in the A’s of our collection. They are a totally idiosyncratic take on punk; staccato noise punctuated with dystopian lyrics about the deleterious effects of technology on our society. A Frames aren’t the band we want for these times, yet they became the band that we need. Acquisition details: bought pre-marriageContinue reading “A Frames – 2 (2003)”

Duane Allman – an anthology (1972)

Solid two disc set of some of Duane Allman’s choicest guitar cuts. Highlight by far is Duane’s playing on Aretha Franklin’s take on “The Weight” recorded 1969. Purchased specifically to study Mr. Allman’s slide technique–which was and will always be exquisite. Acquisition details: pre-marriage, college circa 2002 at In Your Ear!, Cambridge, MA.

Aesop Rock – Daylight 12″ (2001)

One of a handful of hip hop records. Killer set of cuts from Labor Days EP, Daylight, Nightlight, and Nickel Plated Pockets (w/Vast Aire). Acquisition details: holiday gift from D’s sister, circa 2007. Personal note: the related Daylight EP was D’s gateway drug to hip hop.

Air – Sexy Boy and Casanova ’70 RSD Picture Discs (2016 & 2018)

Record Store Day exclusive picture disk/splatter vinyl of singles off Moon Safari. For us that monkey will always be iconic, J got a copy of an oversized promo poster while interning in the music industry in college and it has hung in each one of our homes since we met. Acquisition details: post-marriage, purchased onlineContinue reading “Air – Sexy Boy and Casanova ’70 RSD Picture Discs (2016 & 2018)”

AC/DC – Back in Black (1980)

We start with the fundamentals: classic rock among the very earliest of the acquisitions. This is one of those records that just works better on vinyl. Neither one of us is much of an AC/DC fan, but there is a reason this record sold umpteen million copies. Highlight will always be hybrid picked opening riffContinue reading “AC/DC – Back in Black (1980)”